Homemade Pesto Without Pine Nuts (5 Minute Recipe)
If you love pesto but don’t love pine nuts or just want to try a something new, this Pesto Without Pine Nuts is deliciously wonderful & rich with flavor. Fresh basil, garlic, walnuts, lemon, & olive oil, blended to perfection—you may just want to put it on anything and everything!
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Fresh Basil
- 1/2 Cup Walnuts
- 1/4 Cup Olive Oil
- 2 Lemons juiced
- 2 Tablespoons Garlic minced
- Salt & Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a food processor or high-speed blender, combine fresh basil, walnuts, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Pulse a few times to break down the ingredients. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while blending until the mixture is smooth and creamy. You can adjust the texture by adding more or less oil.
- Taste the pesto and adjust the seasoning if needed. Serve immediately, or transfer the pesto to an airtight container and store it in the fridge for up to one week. You can also freeze it for longer storage. Enjoy!